Question

name the reaction which can be used to prepare methyl alcohol from formaldehyde without using a reducing sugar​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is formaldehyde dismutase reaction

Answer 2

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◆ Answer -

Hydrogenation reaction

● Explanation -

Aldehydes when treated with Ni/H2, they get reduced to corresponding alcohols. This reaction is called hydrogenation reaction (addition of hydrogen).

Formaldehyde on reduction in presence of Ni/H2, gives methyl alcohol.

H-CHO + H2 --> CH3-OH

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